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Subaru bills the Impreza as the most efficient all-wheel drive car in America. It’s not the most exciting Subaru on the market, but it does strike a balance between efficiency and a nimble persona. It’s available both as a four-door sedan and as a five-door hatchback. It’s also available as the sportier WRX model.

What's New for 2014

The current Subaru Impreza was introduced in 2012. For 2014, minor technological additions include a standard rearview camera for Limited models, and infotainment smartphone integration for the optional navigation system on Premium, Limited and Sport Limited models.

Choosing Your Subaru Impreza

The Impreza’s 2-liter Boxer engine produces 148 horsepower. The standard five-speed manual transmission earns 25 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. Coupled with the continuously variable transmission (CVT) that is optional on the base and Limited models, fuel economy numbers shift to 27 mpg city and 36 mpg highway. The five-door adds tie-down hooks, grocery bag hooks, rear window wiper and a rear roof spoiler.

The entry-level Impreza can be ordered as a sedan or hatchback. Its entry-level pricing – just over $18,000 – holds standard features to the usual basics like air conditioning and power windows. Subaru doesn't offer any option packages on the 2.0i.

Both hatchback and sedan feature the CVT with the added sport features of paddles and six-speed manual shift mode. When paired with the 5-speed manual transmission, the all-weather package is added in, which includes heated front seats and mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer.

This trim package is available only on the hatchback and includes aluminum alloy wheels with gunmetal gray finish, sport fabric upholstery, fog light, spoiler, black roof rails and optional CVT with paddle shifters.

This model is offered as a sedan or hatchback. The CVT transmission is standard, as well as 17-inch alloy wheels, Bluetooth, the All-Weather Package, leather-trimmed upholstery and steering wheel, and a rear-vision camera. A moonroof is optional.

Only available in the five-door hatchback, this model features the CVT, a 4.3-inch LCD screen, a radio data broadcast system, iPod control capability, Bluetooth, auxiliary and USB inputs, six speakers, leather-trimmed upholstery and -wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, automatic climate control and a silver-accented front grille.

CarsDirect Tip

The Impreza is the go-to car for commuters in inclement climates who value fuel economy as a high priority. The feature-packed 2.0i Sport Limited is a good value, and our pick of the Impreza line.